Living in LS98, Leeds
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS98 in Leeds. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Leeds: £249,394, up 5.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around LS98
59 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS98 in the last 2 years, with a median of £140,000 and a range from £33,120 to £295,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 ROCHEFORD CLOSE, LS10 2LR | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 7 PARNABY AVENUE, LS10 3BS | terraced | £132,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 29 BELINDA STREET, LS10 2PX | terraced | £129,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 23 PEPPER ROAD, LS10 2EX | semi-detached | £190,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 51 BELINDA STREET, LS10 2PX | terraced | £133,000 | 2026-03-04 |
| 28 WESTBURY PLACE NORTH, LS10 3DE | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-02-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
69 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Leeds | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Ebor Gardens Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Cockburn School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Blenheim Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
49 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: LS-TEN.
All 1 fee-paying schools near LS98, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
3 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Leeds Arts University, Leeds College of Music, University of Leeds.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 8.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
222 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Leeds's figures.
Common questions about LS98
What is the average house price in LS98?
The average sold price in Leeds is £249,394 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LS98?
Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LS98?
The median of 59 recorded sales around central LS98 in the last 2 years is £140,000, ranging from £33,120 to £295,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LS98?
69 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS98, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LS98?
222 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LS98 at risk of flooding?
Central LS98 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LS98 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £140,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 222 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LS98 safe?
222 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS98 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LS98 or LS88, LS98 or LS99, LS98 or LS10.
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